Obituaries

Obituary Image of Rael Mumbua Mutua

Rael Mumbua Mutua

It’s with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of our loving Mum Rael Mumbua Mutua, on 15th March 2020 at Coptic Hospital, Nairobi.

Daughter of Joel Kondo Mukumbu and Mbete Mukumbu. Wife of the late Joseph Mutua Ndivo. Loving and adorable mother of Grace Mueni, Eunice Oriaro, Winnie Mbete, Mwende Mutua, Susan Mwaura, John Ndivo, and Joel Mutua. Sister-in-law of Peter Ndivo,the late Sammy Mulwa, Benjamin Muema, Paul Muia and Phyllis Musyoka. Mother-in-Law of Shadrack Oriaro and Ian Mwaura. In-law of Mr & Mrs Oriaro and Mr & Mrs Mwaura. Sweet Grandmother of Jayden Maina, Radley Kyama, Israel and Tendai Oriaro. Caring sister of James Mukumbu and the late Kavata. Auntie, Cousin and Friend to many.

The cottage leaves Montezuma Funeral home, Machakos on Saturday 21st March 2020, at 7 am for the funeral service at ACK Utaati and thereafter interment at her home in ikalyoni, Ukia, Makueni County.

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Obituary Image of Naomy Davina Malo

Naomy Davina Malo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Sister-in-Christ Naomy Davina Malo on Sunday 8th March 2020.

Beloved wife of Mr Vincent Asewe of Absa, formerly Barclays Bank. Mother of Christian, Cyril, Carsten. Daughter of Henry and Dorothy Malo of Buburi, Busia County. Daughter in-law of the late John Asewe, Rose and Theresa of Kojwach, Homa Bay County, Ogayi James and Isdora Obwa of Rae. Sister of Mediatrix, Mildred, Anderlide, Solomon, Electine andd Cynthia. Sister-in-law of Jane Orao, Hellen, Jasper, Paul, Rehema, Lilian, Monica, Justice Odeny, Gladys , Christine, Judy, Beatrice, Benard, Benson, Collins and others.

Family and friends are meeting daily for prayers and funeral arrangement at their residence in Kitengela, Rose wall estate along Balozi road from 5:00pm.

There will be a memorial service on Wednesday 25th March 2020 from 1:00pm at Pefa Church, Athi River (Gimu Estate).

The burial will be held on Friday 27th March 2020 at Kangode, Kojwach East Location, Homa Bay County.

Fundraiser to support the funeral budget is being done through PAYBILL NUMBER 7132325

Rev 14:13; Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth.

Obituary Image of Nahashon Kipkemboi Koros

Nahashon Kipkemboi Koros

It is with deep sorrow and humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of Nahashon Kipkemboi Koros (Former Lecturer at Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology-RVIST) which occurred on Thursday 12th March, 2020 at Alexandria Hospital (Nakuru).

Son of the late Jonah Malakwen Koros and Hellen Koros (Nandi County). Husband of Nancy Koros. Father of Nora Ann Jeptepkeny, Naomi Jelimo, Jaeline Jepchichir and Nixon Kibet. Brother of Ambilia, Alice, George, Sgt. Gerald, Timothy, Rodah and Kennedy. Brother-in-law of Nelly Koros (MTRH, Eldoret), the late Esther Koros, Brenda Koros (Telanet Girls, Kericho), Carpline Kilele (Moi University), Charles Kiptalam, Elphas Biwott and David Rono (Central Bank, Kenya). Son-in-law of the late Philip Kirwa and Esther Kirwa. Grandfather of Damian Kiplimo among others.

Family and friends are meeting at home in Mogoon, Nakuru and rural home Kaptumo-Lelgoi (Nandi County).

The cortege leaves War Memorial Hospital Mortuary Nakuru on Friday 20th March, 2020 at 8.00am and thereafter proceed to his ancestral home for burial on 21st March, 2020 in Kaptumo, Nandi County.

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2nd Timothy 4:7

Obituary Image of Mzee John Ndegwa Kariungu

Mzee John Ndegwa Kariungu

It is with gracious acceptance, we announce the passing of Mzee John Ndegwa Kariungu on Friday 13th March 2020.

Loving husband of Cecilia Wanjiku Ndegwa. Cherished father of Maryanne Njoki and Anthony Wanjuki, Irene Wambui and Herman Mureithi, Lawrence Maina Ndegwa and Mercy Wambui, Rose Wangari Karanja and Titus Karanja. Adored Grandfather of Jesse, Ryan, Leon, Natasha, Cynthia, Austin and Sheila. Beloved son of the late Gerald Kariungu Kaara and the late Helen Njoki Kariungu. Elder Brother of Consolata Wanjiku Kariiri, Paul Macharia Kariungu, Mary Wambui Mwangi and Veronica Wairima Wahome. Favourite Uncle, Cousin, Friend, Colleague and Mentor to many.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his homes in Embu Town and at Thunguri Othaya. Meetings will also be held at St. Andrew’s Church Nairobi starting at 5.30PM, on Tuesday and Wednesday for prayers.

The cortege leaves Karatina Jamii Mortuary on Friday 20th March 2020 at 8.00AM for a Church Service at St. Paul’ Catholic Church Thunguri from 10.00AM.

Burial will take place at his home at Thunguri Othaya Sub -County.

Obituary Image of Mwalimu Julia Ng'endo Kamau

Mwalimu Julia Ng’endo Kamau

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the promotion to glory of Mrs. Julia Ng’endo Kamau.

Wife of the late Paul Lincoln Kamau Gakure of Gituru Village. Daughter of the late Senior Chief David Ndung’u Kagori and the late LauraWanjiku. Mother of Ann Wangui and Alex Nduhiu, James Kiarie and EstherWambui, LucyWanjiku, the late Peter Ndung’u and LucyWanjiru, Florence Wangari and Sam Kihara, Rose Wanjiru and Ben Kahindi, Jane Wairimu, Francis Mburu and Jane Wangari. Sister of Mburu Matemo, Lucy Wanjiru, Gladys Muthoni, Hon. George Mwicigi, Mathew Kariuki, Aloysius Gakunga (all deceased) and Angelica Waithaka. Step-sister of Gladys Wanjiru, Dr. James Mburu, Joe Kamau, Jennifer Ndung’u, Anastacia Kamau, Paul Mburu and Patrick Niiiri among others. Sister-in-law to the late Maina Gakure, the late Mwangi Gakure, late Wangari Kamau, Dr. E, Nyanjui, Jane Gitau, Mary Monyo, late Michael Kariuki, Ruth Wathoni, Mary Gakunga, Angelica Wambui Kariuki and Rebecca Mwicigi. Grandmother and great grandmother to many.

Friends and relatives are meeting daily at St. Andrews Church from 5.30 pm.

The cortege leaves K. U. Mortuary on Friday 20th March at 8 a.m. The funeral service will be held at Gituru Catholic Church at 10 am followed thereafter by the burial at her home in Gituru, Kandara sub-county, Muranga County.

Obituary Image of Mrs Grace Ruguru Wahome

Mrs Grace Ruguru Wahome

Sunrise: 1932 – Sunset: 13th March 2020

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on of Mrs Grace Ruguru Wahome which occurred on Friday 13th March 2020 after a long illness bravely borne.

Wife of the late Alexander Wahome Kimiti. Daughter of the late Ndirangu Kihiu and the late Esther Ciondo. Loving mother of Priscilla Munyasya, the late Bethuel Kimiti, Jane Muriithi, Rebecca Mukami, James Ndirangu, Lydiah Kabene, Charles Githua, Isabel Kimemia and Hiram Ngure. Sister of Mrs Kagure Mwangi, Mrs Kabura Gichohi, Mrs Wangari Nderi, Jackson Ngure, Andrew Wachira, Douglas Gachanja and the late Mrs Nyakaro Mwangi. Grandmother and great grandmother of many.

Her body is lying at the Kiriaini Mission Hospital mortuary. Family and friends are meeting at her Gaacibi home for prayers and funeral arrangements. Family and friends will meet at Abbey Hotel, Nairobi today Wednesday 18th March 2020 to finalize burial arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kiriaini Mission Hospital Mortuary at 9.00am on Friday 20th March 2020. Funeral Service will be held at the ACK St Emmanuel Church Wahundura, starting 10am. Thereafter she will be laid to rest in her Ndaru farm, Gaacibi.

In God’s hands you rest. In our hearts you live forever. Rest in Peace, Mum.

Obituary Image of Moses Mwongera M'Tuamwari

Moses Mwongera M’Tuamwari

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the promotion to glory of Moses Mwongera M’Tuamwari of Kibirichia, Meru County at The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi on 14th March 2020.

Son of the late Mzee Benson M’Tuamwari and the late Julia Muthoni. Son-in-law of the late Jediel Nkanata Kibua and the late Rael Karegi. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Charity Wanja Mwongera and their dear children Gatwiri Mwongera and Nicholas Gitobu, Gacheri Mwongera, Benson Maingi and Gakii Mwongera. Doting grandfather of Patience Nkatha Gitobu and Karen Nkirote Maingi. Brother of Bishop Samson Muthamia and Harriet Karimi, the late Jonah M’Ringeera and Charity Woru, Japhet Gichuru, Ruth Regeria and Priscilla Nkirote, Daniel Mugambi and Jane Kalingu, Martha Muthoni, Monicah Kajuju and the late Joseph Kinyua Ngeera, the late Eunice Wanja and the late Daniel Muchera, Eunice and the late Samson Mwongera,Winnie and Peter Kiruki, the late Gideon Kimathi and Josephine, Ephantus and Isabella Kirimi, Loise and Mbichi Mboroki, Isaac and Susan Kimaita. Cherished uncle by many.

Relatives and friends are meeting at St. Andrew’s PCEA Church, Nairobi from 6pm – 8pm and at his home in Kibirichia, Meru.

The cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home at 5am on Friday 20th March 2020. Funeral service will be held at Kienine Methodist Church on the same day and thereafter his body laid to rest at his Kamarai home, Kibirichia, Meru County.

You served God and man with diligence and grace daddy, may the Lord shelter you until we meet again.

Obituary Image of Lucy Nyakianda Gikonyo

Lucy Nyakianda Gikonyo

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the passing on to glory of Lucy Nyakianda Gikonyo on 15th March 2020 after a short illness.

Beloved wife of Julius Gikonyo Githua, Daughter of the late Njoroge Warai and Serah Wanjiru. Mother of Wilfred Githua and Nicholas Njoroge. Sister of George Nganga, the late Evans Kauma, the late Charles Kariuki, David Kanyari, Gideon Ngotho, Eunice Wambui, Ann Njoki, Beatrice Muthoni and Virginia Wairimu. Sister-in-law of Jane Ruhang’a, Florence Kinyanjui, Esther Kuria, Elizabeth Chege, Grace Wangari, Catherine Ngoiri, Rosalind Nduta, Rosemary Wangui, Agnes Wanjiru and Pauline Wanjiku.

Family and friends are meeting daily at their residence in Uthiru for prayers and funeral arrangements.

The cortege leaves Kikuyu Hospital Mortuary on Friday 20th March 2020 at 9.00 am for funeral service at ACK St. Peter’s Church, Uthiru, from 11.00 am, thereafter she will be laid to rest at her residence opposite Uthiru Girls’ High School.

Obituary Image of Joyce Njoki Kanini (Wandangi)

Joyce Njoki Kanini (Wandangi)

Sunrise 1924 — Sunset 2020, 13th March

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the demise of our Matriarch, Joyce Njoki Kanini from Kagarii village (Thunguri—Gatundu-ini ), Gakindu location, Nyeri County which occurred on the 13th March 2020 at Kenyatta National Hospital after a short illness.

Daughter of the late Ndangi wa Mbogo and Kirigo wa Ndiithi. Wife to the late Kanini wa Kihiuhi. Loving mother to Boniface Muturi, Eliud Waithaka, Mary Kibe, Pauline Muchiri, Purity Kihara, Erustus Gichuru and Stephen Maina. Sister to the late Wanja, Gachigi, and Ndiithi, Grand Mother to many, and Great Grand Mother to many.

Family and friends are meeting at Buruburu house number 829 (Mrs. Muchiri’s) and in the village at Thunguri, Kagarii Village.

The cortege leaves Kenyatta University Mortuary on Thursday the 19th, March 2020 at 7am for the funeral service at Her residence in Kagarii Village, (Thunguri—Gatundu-ini) from 10:30am.

AROMA 14:3 Twatuura muoyo tutuuraga ni undu wa Mwathani, na twakua tukuaga no undu wa Mwathani. Ni undu ucio, twatuura muoyo kana tukue-ri, ithiu turi o a Mwathani.

Romans 14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; or whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord’s.

Huruka thayu Mami, Cucu, Maitu witu  

Obituary Image of James Gachoka Kigia

James Gachoka Kigia

It is with humble acceptance of God’s will that we announce the death of James Gachoka Kigia on 15th March 2020.

Husband of the late Lucy Nyambura Gachoka and Alice Wambui Mbutu. Loving father of Beatrice Wangare Demesi, Rose Wambui Gachoka and Joram Kigia Gachoka. Father in love of Prof. John Demesi Mande and Mary Ruguru. Grandfather of Joshua Mande, Rebecca Muhonja, Lucianna Nyambura and Abigael Nyambura. Brother of Paul Karuga, Stephen Karanja, John Nganga, Francis Njoga, Joseph Karuga, Michael Kungu, John Nganga, Mary Wanjiru, Esther Njeri, Hannah Nyambura, Pauline Wachuka, Jane Njeri and David Njau.

Family and friends are meeting daily at his home in Sagana, Kirinyaga County every day at 4.00pm.

The cortege leaves Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home Thika Road on 20th March 2020 at 8.00am, for a funeral service and burial at his home in Sagana, Kirinyaga County from 10.30am.

Our special thanks to The Karen Hospital, Dr. Betty and Dan Gikonyo, Dr. Mayabi and Dr. Ezzi Mohammed for the personalised care during his illness, we are truly grateful and the Lord reward you abundantly.

“For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain” Philippians 1:21.